Stacy Verdick Case

Stacy Verdick Case has a strong ability to create a novel that will pull the reader into the story instantly. I loved that. I loved being able to jump in to the heart of the story and become a part of the characters' lives. I wasn't sure what to expect, though, as I've seen so many different opinions on the book. However, giving it a shot myself, really proved that it's worth the read!

Catherine O'Brien is a sassy, tough gal when it comes to her police investigations. She and her detective show more partner Louise Montgomery are immediately called to a case, one that has the police chief in knots. Someone he knows has been murdered, and it's up to the two completely opposite women detectives to solve the crime. Along the way, with some terrifically placed twists and turns, the reader gets taken on a whirlwind investigative ride. Catherine and her coffee, Louise and her driving, and their sharp police skills keep the reader hooked.

I love the way the story played out. It was never dull, never boring, but instead kept the reader guessing, and best of all....laughing. Through out the story, Case added quirks here and there for the reader to laugh at, keeping the book interesting and fun. It's the Cagney and Lacey of the here and now, and I could really image Catherine and Lousie playing the parts of Cagney and Lacey! It would make a great TV show!

So, I definitely recommend this murder mystery novel to those looking for a sassy, witty, suspenseful read. It's filled with great characters and lots of mystery. There are a few spots within the story that could use a little doctoring up, like some of the investigation aspects were just a little off, but over all the story is captivating and fun to read. And the best part? It's the start of a series and I am anxiously awaiting another Catherine O'Brien novel, and looking forward to another 4 Book worthy novel in the series! Well done, Ms. Case! show less

A Grand Murder by Stacy Verdick Case is a murder mystery with an unlikely pair of detectives, as opposite as they can be. A man is murdered on his doorstep and the clues left make it seem like a robbery gone bad but with further investigation it is anything but a robbery. The police chief wants the murder to be solved within 48 hours, which does not leave a lot of time but the victim is a friend of his so he wants the case solved fast. All the time spent on investigating keeps Catherine from show more her husband which makes her feel guilty and hopes it does not harm her marriage. Louise does not have that issue but she is extremely tired, in spite of the exhaustion from both women they do a remarkable job in investigating all the suspects involved and with the host of suspects involved, that is not an easy or speedy task. The characters are believable and a bit of humor thrown in makes this an easy read. Do they get their man or woman??? Not telling, you just have to get a copy and find out for yourself.
A Grand Murder is the first novel in the Catherine O'Brien Mysteries. I enjoyed the novel and it kept my attention until the end and I look forward to reading more by this author and watch the relationship between these two women grow and for the crimes that they solve. I recommend this book for the mystery lover. show less

This is the first book I have read by this author. Two female detectives from St Paul have 2 days to solve the murder of a judge. They are easy to like and you want to see them do well from tje start of the book. It made for a fast read trying to figure out what was going to happen. I had a feeling early on who the murder might be. There were some laugh out loud moments which made it over all a decent book.

There were two things that held me back a bit ,a lot of swearing which I can deal with show more some but it came across as it being used for filler. The editing should have been done better. There were too many typos among other things. show less